Field Tester II (Mendon)

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Field Tester II
Location: Cache County, UT (hybrid, onsite 3x/wk)
Target Start Date: ASAP
Type: Contract
Pay Rate : $25.00-$30.00 (DOE)

Position Summary
Our client, a global leader in advanced autonomous and robotic solutions across multiple industries, is seeking a Field Tester II to support the testing, deployment, and validation of autonomous vehicle platforms in real-world environments. This role operates manual and autonomous equipment, executes structured test procedures, collects system data, documents vehicle behavior, and supports engineering teams in identifying, reproducing, and resolving system issues. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience operating vehicles or industrial equipment and strong attention to detail in field testing environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate manual, remote-controlled, semi-autonomous, and autonomous vehicle platforms during field testing.
• Execute test plans, procedures, and operational scenarios to validate system functionality and performance.
• Perform vehicle inspections, system setup, calibration, configuration, and pre-test readiness checks.
• Monitor vehicle and system behavior and identify performance, operational, or safety issues.
• Document test conditions, results, failures, observations, and supporting evidence.
• Collect and organize system logs, photographs, videos, measurements, and other test data.
• Reproduce reported issues and support troubleshooting and root cause investigations.
• Perform regression testing to validate software updates, corrective actions, and system improvements.
• Support installation, inspection, and basic maintenance of sensors, computers, communications equipment, and autonomous system components.
• Provide feedback on system usability, vehicle performance, and operational effectiveness.
• Support customer demonstrations, field deployments, acceptance testing, and operational readiness activities.
• Communicate test results, issues, safety concerns, and equipment needs to engineering and field teams.
• Maintain testing equipment, vehicles, tools, and work areas in safe, operational condition.

Required Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in field testing, equipment operation, technical support, vehicle testing, military operations, or a related hands-on technical role.
• Experience operating heavy equipment, industrial vehicles, construction or agricultural equipment, robotics platforms, or similar machinery.
• Ability to safely operate equipment while following structured procedures and test instructions.
• Experience identifying, documenting, and communicating mechanical, electrical, software, or operational issues.
• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, computer, or vehicle systems.
• Strong attention to detail, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable using computers, tablets, diagnostic applications, and technical software.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with engineers, operators, customers, and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing test priorities.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather, terrain, noise, dust, and operating conditions.
• Ability to travel frequently and work nonstandard hours as required by testing and deployment schedules.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet applicable vehicle-operation requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience testing autonomous vehicles, robotics, automated machinery, or advanced driver-assistance systems .
• Experience operating construction, mining, agricultural, material-handling, or off-road equipment.
• Familiarity with GPS/GNSS, LiDAR, radar, cameras, vehicle sensors, or communication systems .
• Experience with Linux-based systems, command-line tools, or diagnostic software .
• Familiarity with CAN communication, vehicle control systems, or embedded computing platforms .
• Experience supporting prototype development, engineering validation, customer acceptance testing, or field deployments.
• Commercial driver's license or recognized heavy-equipment operating certification.

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